What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dirleton?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Dirleton is to line 124 bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 1h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dirleton?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Dirleton is to drive which takes 31 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Dirleton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Waterloo Place and arriving at Castle. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Dirleton?

The distance between Edinburgh and Dirleton is 24 miles. The road distance is 22.5 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Dirleton without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dirleton without a car is to train which takes 48 min and costs £10 - £12.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Dirleton?

It takes approximately 48 min to get from Edinburgh to Dirleton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Dirleton bus from?

Edinburgh to Dirleton bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, depart from Waterloo Place station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Dirleton?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Dirleton is to train which takes 48 min and costs £10 - £12. Alternatively, you can line 124 bus, which costs £3 - £5 and takes 1h 17m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Dirleton bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Dirleton bus services, operated by East Coast Buses, arrive at Castle station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Dirleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Dirleton is 22 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Edinburgh to Dirleton.

Where can I stay near Dirleton?

There are 659+ hotels available in Dirleton.

Edinburgh to Dirleton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 124 bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Dirleton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to North BerwickEdinburgh - North Berwick / ...
48 min
£11–12
Line 124 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waterloo Place to CastleX5 / ...
1h 17m
£3–5
Drive 22.3 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Dirleton22.3 mi
31 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edinburgh to Dirleton22.3 mi
31 min
£65–85

Edinburgh to Dirleton by train and bus

127Weekly Services

48 minAverage Duration

£11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 24.2 mi
Duration: 48 min

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Dirleton, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to North Berwick hourly. Tickets cost £9–10 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, East Coast Buses operates a bus from Waterloo Place to Castle every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3–5 and the journey takes 1h 17m.

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